Question:
I used to think it was hunger pains... might be something else!

Hey ya'll, I used to get pains around my chest & abs alot thru the day. I thought it was hunger pains, so i ate all the time. Then a couple of times i had to go to the ER with severe pains. This latest visit caused a good DR to treat me & ran all kinds of tests. Come to find out.. he believes its just Gastritis & ordered me to take 2 Max Strength Pepcids( OTC) a day, 1 in the AM & 1 in PM. Well so far, no pains!!! Then i didn't take them for a week.... the pains came back! Just thought i would share... but always check with your DR for abnormal pains... especially if u have already ate and pains persist! I kept on & on til they did something! Good luck to all! -120lbs... around 142 currently at 5'8, sizes 7-9(JR's)    — Sunny4x4chick (posted on August 20, 2004)

August 20, 2004
Glad your feeling better and you found out what was what. Your right, it is IMPORTANT to check out any 'pains' persit pain isnt normal and shouldnt be irgnored.
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August 20, 2004
Thank you for posting your experience. It is important to keep riding your doctors when you feel they are not taking care of your problem. Due to some pretty inept doctors that I came into contact with I had to endure nearly 2 years of pain, a surgery, and loads of frustration. Now, finally finding a doctor that is not only willing, but knowledgeable, I am finding peace. Don't let the treatment escalate from two OTC pepsid to two very expensive Nexium before you start seriously riding some butt. Anyhow....thank you for posting. Rebecca
   — RebeccaP

August 21, 2004
Glad to hear you are doing better. Our Dr has us on Zantac 2x a day to prevent ulcers, and other abdominal pains post op.
   — Pookie B.